Campaign 26V-507

Headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V507000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 108, of which 4 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-507
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Tesla	Model 3	2017 to 2023	52
Tesla	Model Y	2020 to 2023	56

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA compliance test" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-735 Oct 27, 2025
Incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach
24V-904 Dec 2, 2024
Parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker
22V-844 Nov 15, 2022
One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate
20V-609 Sep 30, 2020
Software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights